The Halifax Academy Catchment Area
The Halifax Academy is a academy converter special school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 1451 pupils, and a capacity of 1320 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–16
Age range
1,451
Pupils
1,320
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Halifax Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Halifax Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Calderdale assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how Calderdale assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Calderdale catchment area documents →The Halifax Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Gibbet Street, Halifax, HX2 0BA
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140326
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Halifax Academy
Is The Halifax Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Halifax Academy currently has 1451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1320 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Halifax Academy? ▾
Admission to The Halifax Academy is managed by Calderdale. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Halifax Academy cover? ▾
The Halifax Academy is a special school in Halifax, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Halifax Academy? ▾
The Halifax Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.